The Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to attract applicants who have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons are required to have at least two years of relevant experience in the past five years either:

that will make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada; or

in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

Additionally, you must obtain at least 35 points according to the five selection factors in the entrepreneur points grid. The five selection factors are:

Selection
Factor

Points

Education

Maximum
25
points

Business
Experience

Maximum
35
points

Age

Maximum
10
points

Ability
in
English
and/or
French

Maximum
24
points

Adaptability

Maximum
6
points

Total

Maximum
100
points

Pass
mark

35
points

In addition to meeting the above criteria, successful applicants must show that
they have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their dependants
after arrival in Canada. Applicants and their dependants must also undergo
medical examinations and security clearances as part of the Canadian immigration
application process.

Applicants intending to reside in Montreal or another city in the Province of Quebec are subject to the Quebec selection criteria.